Print Post approved PP 739016/00028 THE NEWSLETTER Number 96 DECEMBER 2012 MAGENTA and BLACK

The Hutchins Lodge: rich history revealed. From boys to young Our men: moving stories Stories: from each Mini-School. stories from Carving a new path: Headmaster’s Strategic around our Plan launched. School and community. HEADMASTER FROM THE

Reading the chart; Watching the compass Warwick Dean - Headmaster

As we approach the end of another busy year at The Hutchins At the same time, The Hutchins School remains a leader School, it is a valuable exercise to reflect upon what has been in synergising education and the efficient and effective use achieved, to check our compass, refer to our chart and ask, of ICT learning tools. Our curriculum maps, teaching and “What’s next?” learning management tools, Parent portal and Old Boys portal on website pages, a one-stop media centre for enhanced We commenced 2012 recording with pride another set communications from and to the School, introduction of Bring of outstanding academic achievements from 2011, and Your Own Device and mobile device management initiatives appointing what has proven to be an excellent team of are major steps in facilitating improved access to teaching and student leaders. This year has witnessed laudable outcomes learning resources and improved communications throughout in academic programs and competitions, sports, creative our Hutchins community. and performing arts, cultural and academic exchanges, community service projects and student leadership programs. The Hutchins School has also been preparing for a Such undertakings will be detailed in the pages that follow nationally driven education agenda covering: the Gonski and in our annual issue of Virtus. I encourage everybody to review of funding for schools and its potential outcomes for read this chronicle of our year. independent schools; Australian Curriculum implementation, assessment and reporting; MySchool website data collection; As well as our immediate work, a major emphasis of the charitable status of schools; funding for students with this year has been to address the significant and growing disabilities; standards for boarding schools; the National education agenda at state and national levels, and together Plan for School Improvement; national health and safety with such complex tasks address the strategic direction harmonisation law as applied to the education sector and the for The Hutchins School for the next three to five years. Asian Century white paper. Our major focus has been on laying down within the Australian Curriculum framework a map of curriculum that Given the volume and complexity of these tasks, it is my is appropriate to the age and stage of development of our pleasure to publically praise those involved in the timely boys from Foundation to Year 10, and on preparation for the completion of the major objectives stated in the Strategic Plan inclusion in 2014 of Australian Curriculum subjects studied 2009 – 2013. It is to the credit of staff Strategic Change Teams at Years 11 and 12. Our emphasis is directed to that which is and the Executive that this has been achieved in such a busy the best curriculum for our boys and consequent best practice time and we note The Hutchins School is in a very different teaching and learning by staff for boys. place than it was five years ago.

2 This year The Hutchins School continues its journey seeking A culture of unselfish leadership and a continuous improvement and the best education outcomes commitment to service based on Christian for our boys by delivering to the Board a further vision values remains a strong focus and will continue and strategic direction. At the core of that document is a as an integral part of our vision and mission for HEADMASTER FROM THE commitment by The Hutchins School leadership to education the future as we seek to engage with our local, best practice for boys, planning for the future of the School national and international communities. Critical and ensuring policies and practices are aligned with partners in this quest will be The Hutchins School strategic intent. Old Boys’ Association, The Hutchins Foundation and the Parents’ Association, industry groups, The past five years have witnessed a period of significant the University of and local and State achievement at The Hutchins School in the areas of: teaching governments. and learning capability; development of curriculum specific to the education of boys; enhancement of relationships Our statements of Strategic Intent signal a within the School and external to the School; development of desire to continue to build upon the good name infrastructure and financial capacity; enhancement of local, and reputation of our high performing school: to national and international relationships and the adoption of enhance curriculum in its scope and sequence, information and communications technology to support and timely delivery of information and communications enhance all School functions. technology capability, foster involvement in our future for all families and to be a point for Our Statements of Strategic Intent aim to further develop our continued provision of outstanding education capacity for developing boys’ intellectual, physical, emotional, facilities for boys. spiritual and social knowledge, skills and attributes. This will be provided by a committed and professionally developing staff I look forward to all students, parents, staff and who desire attainment of excellence in teaching and learning our supporters in the broader community enjoying outcomes. I am proud to state The Hutchins School remains the benefits that will flow from their successful an Anglican day and boarding school for boys, enrolling implementation. students from Foundation to Year 12.

Headmaster Warwick Dean (L) discusses the School’s strategic direction with Deputy Headmaster Alan Jones.

3 RE P ORT CHA P LAIN ’ S

Glenn Tan, relaxing during recess with new friends at the Andong School, Phnom Penh. A global path: GlenN’s personal journey Reverend Canon Matthew Gray - Chaplain

Editor’s Note: In the first of the “stories” in this edition of What was it like when you came to Tassie? Magenta & Black, School Chaplain Reverend Canon Matthew Gray shares a very frank and thoughtful interview with Since my parents gave me a new chance I decided I should 2012 leaver Glenn Tan, on how his journey changed when treasure it, and not be how I was in Singapore … so I decided he became a Hutchins student … and met an inspirational to change. development worker from Cambodia. So what’s changed over the years? One of the wonderful parts of teaching I’ve become more mature and my friends come from different is seeing boys grow and watching their places – they were well brought up and mature… so I started learning from them. I thought to myself ‘I shouldn’t be like a world expand. Glenn Tan has been a great kid any more’. example of this. He has been a Hutchins (In June 2012, Hutchins took a small group of Senior students boarder since 2009. I interviewed him on to Cambodia on a mission exposure trip. Our connection in his last day as a Hutchins student. Cambodia was a man called Abraham Hang who is doing wonderful development work. He has built two schools – Glenn, what was life like for one just outside of Phnom Penh and another in the remote you before you came to Hutchins? northern province of Oddar Meanchey.) I came to Hutchins because in Singapore I didn’t study much. Both times Abraham came, you said I was more of a ‘sports person’ than a ‘study person’. Every day I had sports and I wasn’t really very well-behaved! I’d play “I want to be involved in whatever we do”. pranks. In Singapore, we have fans on the ceilings and I put Can you say why that was? flour on them so when the teachers or students came in, they In Singapore, when people came into our schools to talk about turned the fans on and the whole class got covered in flour! That was in year seven. Even in junior school I was quite bad; going overseas to help, I was interested. There was something I didn’t listen in class. My parents decided to send me here [at within me that wanted to go and help … but I was too involved in sports. So when you said in June we could go to Cambodia, the end of Year 8]. Students honoured the spirit of the ANZACs with crosses they made. 4 I was interested. When I got off the plane I saw that the So what are you going to do RE P ORT CHA P LAIN ’ S poverty was quite bad. When I saw how the children laughed now you are leaving Year 12? and played, despite the conditions they were living in, it motivated me to work harder. What does the future hold? We visited the urban poor in Phnom I go into the army in Singapore for 22 months. My attitude is now: I have to do it, so why not do Penh and the rural poverty of Oddar it wholeheartedly? My view of people now has Meanchey. What was your impression become broader. I see more things now. of the difference? I understand more things. I was not like that when I was in Year 9. I think if I don’t do work, the Andong was less fortunate than Oddar Meanchey. Oddar outcome will be bad. I reason with myself more Meanchey was not as well-developed but I felt that their often now – I think ‘go and study’. houses were much cleaner. The houses in Andong weren’t that good and were quite cramped. I felt quite sad for them. You were confirmed at St David’s Oddar Meanchey was a nice environment to study in. But the Cathedral this year. Can you Andong people were more communicative, explain what that meant to you? friendly and wanted to play. In Oddar Meanchey, because of the In all my time at Hutchins I’ve been to Chapel. English levels At first I wasn’t too interested, but as the years they were a bit shy went by (around Year 11), when Abraham came to play. over, that started changing; not just because of Abraham but because of the work he was doing. Coming I want to help people. I don’t just want to stay back from at home if I can do anything within my power to Cambodia, was do good. there a change in The reason I got into Christianity was perhaps the way you saw because of the boarding house; there were more things? Christians there. I like the Christian faith because it’s about doing. And there is an idea that God is All the time I think of looking out for you. Before this, my experience of Reverend Canon Matthew Gray - Chaplain raising funds or donating religion had been that you go to a Temple and give the clothes in my closet. money, then your wish comes true. I prefer that, When I see a donation box, like Jesus, you work hard for what you have and if I have spare change I put He gives you strength to persevere. some money in. I think of giving constantly. Each time I think about doing something good I think about Abraham. What about your attitude to school - has there been a change there? Every time I start to think about slacking off I think about the kids in Cambodia. They don’t have the same opportunities, but they would work a thousand times harder than me. So I just pull up my socks and work harder.

At the airport in Glenn helping some students with extra English lessons in the traditional Cambodian province of Oddar Meanchey, northern Cambodia. dress.

5 J UNIOR SCHOOL HUTCHINS Threads in their canvas: stories from the Junior School Jenny Manthey - Head of Junior School and Early Learning Centre

Early Learning Centre Our Junior School and Early Learning Computer whizz now Centre teachers witness many inspirational a good sport too! stories as our younger students grow and Sheng-Yuan Lynch, Year 1: Sheng-Yuan came to us learn during their progression through in Prep. He only spoke Mandarin at home and had the first stage of their Hutchins journey. no experience with school, physical activity, sports, While we are thrilled and delighted with games, or people outside of his family environment. a vast range of student achievements, He did have excellent computer skills and he the everyday personal bests achieved by taught himself the piano. (He can hear a piece of music three or four times, and then play the piece.) students are just as important. What may be However, learning English and learning how to a molehill for one child, can be a mountain socially interact with his peers, as well as developing for another. Parents and teachers are well fine and gross motor skills were initially a challenge aware of the struggle behind certain goals for Sheng-Yuan. and it is always an exciting experience to A magnificent combined effort between Sheng-Yuan see a child tenaciously tackle and conquer and his ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher Lynn Paddock, Prep teacher David Gilkes, current their own personal challenges: whether it Year One teacher Judy Smith and support from be overcoming a learning difficulty, learning home and his peers at school has seen Sheng-Yuan co-ordination skills … or discovering how come along in leaps and bounds! His academic skills to successfully relate to others. There have gone from strength to strength, and although are many threads of gold in every child’s there is more hard work ahead, his literacy and numeracy skills are now of a very high standard. canvas that need to be acknowledged and Physically Sheng-Yuan has also made great strides; celebrated, and each child’s canvas is as overcoming co-ordination challenges to a stage important as another’s. Here are just three where he can catch a ball and run and skip with the of our many amazing stories, providing just best of them! Before he came to Hutchins, Sheng- a snapshot of the diverse ways our boys can Yuan had not socialised with anyone of his own age. Now Sheng-Yuan can be seen laughing, playing and become their personal best. sharing jokes with his friends …and also teaching them many new computer skills!

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Year 1 Year 2 Sheng-Yuan Lynch William Thorpe Alex HallYear 6

A young Beethoven in Quiet achiever’s the making? all-round success: William Thorpe, Year 2: William started playing the piano at Alex Hall, Year 6: In this year’s International Competitions age five. At age six William had his first Opera House ‘debut’ and Assessments for Schools (ICAS), Alex Hall won a Maths in a Suzuki graduation concert playing a Stravinksy duet with Medal, topping the state. He has also previously won a Science his sister Grace. He is due to sit the ‘Grade 3’ AMEB exam Medal (2011) and a Maths Medal (2009). Along with fellow this year, and has recently played in the and Clarence Year 6 student Koh Kawaguchi, Alex studies Year 8 Maths with Eisteddfods, where he came 2nd in his age category. Teacher Tim Grabovszki, and has also done some Maths work William is also a prolific composer (compositions that he at the University of Tasmania. Alex, along with three other doesn’t finish he turns into paper planes!) William says Year 6 students – Koh Kawaguchi, James Browne, and Liam what he likes about the piano – aside from the interesting Mead –came 1st in the state in this year’s Maths relay. sounds – is thinking about the nature of the sound waves Alex’s other achievements include: 3rd place in the Tasmanian and the relationship of frequency and amplitude of sound ‘ARTIX’ entertainment competition “Designing your own waves to pitch and loudness. He loves discussions of the computer game” (Under 13 category), 2nd in the Southern “physics” and mathematical aspects of Music and note Schools orienteering competition in 2011 and State Finalist in reading. He loves Music, and holds his Music teachers – the Tasmanian Science competition in 2008. Mrs Short at Hutchins (retiring) and his piano Alex also participates in a vast range of teacher Annette Stilwell “Parents and teachers are co-curricular activities: Drama Club, Treble Singers, Junior Dance Troupe, Tournament of – in high regard. He also well aware of the struggle loves the fact that his the Minds, debating, rowing and tennis. He is behind certain goals and it is Dad plays the piano and a Year 6 leader (environmental portfolio) and spends time with him, always an exciting experience was an editor of the Year 6 Virtus page. composing, playing duets, to see a child tenaciously Importantly, Alex treats everyone with and generally just making tackle and conquer their own kindness, courtesy and respect. He is a it enjoyable for him. personal challenges.” student who is making the most of the many opportunities Hutchins offers boys to become Jenny Manthey Head of Junior School and ELC. their personal best.

7 MIDDLE SCHOOL HUTCHINS

Story-sharers from Middle School: L to R Jock Taylor, Fergus Smith & Julian Cruse.

periods of time away from them before. I then had to make yet another adjustment – this time to Hutchins. The Hutchins School uses a curriculum I had never From come close to experiencing; it is very fast paced and requires a far stronger work ethic than the Malaysian Malaysia to school I attended before coming home. However, despite these challenges I feel proud to have Hobart: done well both academically and in extra-curricular a story of adapting activities throughout the last year, including: the ICAS Science award for being in the top one percentileasmanian in ear 8; being selected for the T to change for Y ear 8) shares how he faced cultural eam as a reserve; being recognised as Fergus Smith (Y State Rugby T eam for change and a new school after living in Malaysia. a leading member of the School Debatingrancaise T French Year 8; competing in the Alliance F poetry competition; participating in the Maths relay About two years ago I left Australia to go to Malaysia team (which required me to be in the top four students for my dad’s work in the area of hydroelectricity. based on test results of the A Maths Agroup) program and whichI am a is This was hard for me; it forced me to live in a different member of the Hutchins step-up SP A Drama (School of Performing Arts). culture – which took about nine months to adapt to. a lead-in to SP I faced many cultural challenges that I would never My belief is that the challenges I have faced have have come across in Australia. helped to change me, giving me the strength and I then had to come back to Australia without my abilities to achieve what I have. parents and brothers. This was very challenging as we are a very close family and I had not spent large

8 MIDDLE SCHOOL HUTCHINS Schools’ team. We played two hard games. Giving We played well, but they played excellently and we were beaten in both games. myself a go At the training session after the Launceston Julian Cruse (Year 8) shares his journey from games, Rev. sat us down and we told him all of uncertainty to confidence on the Rugby field. the things that we thought we should work on. By the time we were ready to go to 2012 was my first year playing rugby and it was a good we thought that we were unstoppable. The day one. We started in T we got to go to the Melbourne Rebels’ home erm 2. I was scared at our first training session. I didn’t know anything about how to tackle, but ground, their scrum coach gave us a tour of luckily Reverend Matt told us all of the basics. That weekend their facilities. The next day we played a game we had a game. I was also scared about that, but when we against one of their clubs named Xavier. started playing it was fine. After a few weeks ‘Rev.’ told us They weren’t too hard to play, but they still that someone would be coming to watch our games to make managed to beat us. the selections for the State T eam. I didn’t think that I had All in all, I had wonderful experiences as a any chance in the world of making it in, but I still gave my member of the Tasmanian Under 14s State all. It paid off and I made it into the 2012 State T Team. Of course, I would not have had these with some other boys like James McNeill, Jack Reameid, alongAngus experiences without the help of Reverend Matt Reid, Mason Doust and Johan Heather. and his wonderful coaching and guidance over this season. After one or two training sessions I got to know a lot more people from the different schools. Then in about mid- But I also know that I had to overcome my August we went to Launceston to play against the Victorian uncertainty and fear in order to give myself that chance.

A story of bravery Jock Taylor (Year 8) shares his valiant newspaper about that. My main memory of that fight against cancer at an early age. time is that I was very nervous.

Then, my real struggle began. I spent one and a half years The biggest struggle in my life so far was my fight with cancer in hospital. The pain was so strong that twice daily doses of when I was eight years old. We were living in Jericho at the painkiller did not help. For a further six months after leaving time. Jericho, for those of you who don’t know, is five minutes hospital, I had to have weekly injections. My main memory of south of Oatlands. that time is pain: the pain of the large needle that went into my thigh once every week. The first signs of my cancer were thatI became very pale and too weak to even stand up. So Mum took me to the doctor After those two years, I would have to go into hospital every who told me that I had cancer and that I had only a couple of fortnight for testing, then every three weeks… and then once days to live. Of course, my parents were very upset but I didn’t a month for about a year. Now I still need to go in once a year. really understand. These days I feel a lot better but it still makes me sick when The next day our next door neighbour took me in his private I think about that time. But my main feeling now is that I am helicopter over the grounds of the Oatlands Primary School grateful that I was able to live through the pain and that I am so that I could say goodbye to all my friends before I went into now able live a normal life, that I have been able to improve hospital. I still have the cutting from the front page of my reading and even have success in my polo. 9 P OWER OF 9 HUTCHINS

Central Australia 2012: Our Story In a thought-provoking article, Year 9 student Patrick Lickiss shares the lessons he took away the year’s Power of 9 Central Australia Challenge.

Patrick Lickiss - Year 9

Patrick Lickiss says learning to listen is the key to understanding Aboriginal culture.

This trip has made me really think and learn about Aboriginal culture in its spiritual sense and also in the way the people think and act. It really is a rich culture and has a lot to offer to non-Aboriginal people if we respect it and allow them to teach us. The most interesting lesson I gained on this trip was from Jungula [an elder]. He said that Aboriginal people are not angry at westerners for ruining their culture through tragedies like the stolen generation. He also said they don’t want apologies from the government or handouts to make their living conditions more westernised; all they want is for us to learn about and respect their culture. This is where Power of 9 students come in; we need to use the opportunity we had in visiting Central Australia to teach our parents and grandparents what needs to be done to achieve equality. We can then learn from one another, and maybe our cultures can start to enjoy some peace and equality. I also found it very interesting that such a large part of their culture surrounds sacred places. Places like Uluru really touched me, and I can see why they are considered so sacred – it can be felt in the contrast between the many miles of desert and this monolith… or when looking at a group of huge rocks like Kata Tjuta. It seems obvious why these places are respected and have sacred parts of a culture embedded

10 there. It seems that it would be inevitable for these places elders follows into the passing of their stories and P OWER OF 9 HUTCHINS to become such an important part of a culture; this makes the Dreamtime. We learnt about the Dreamtime me feel as though the indigenous culture is lucky to have and how valuable it is to the culture; it explains such natural wonders. Their culture is also very unique in everything in a spiritual sense. For example, that they have the use of natural landmarks as part of their the McDonnell ranges were giant Yeperenye spiritual character – because they are so connected with the (caterpillars) in the Dreamtime, but the stink land. This is different to most cultures that use man-made beetles bit their heads off which explains the gaps buildings and structures as important parts of their culture. in the ranges. This story shows their connection with the land and with animals. The respect for elders and for people that have gone through initiation is a huge part of this culture, and I learnt I found Aboriginal culture very interesting and it just how vital it really is to the community of indigenous really touched me and showed me how I can apply it people. Children listen to their elders and they make them to my own life. The people are so nice and humble; want to learn more about their own culture. An example they are not angry at us – which just shows me how of this respect is the painter we talked to at the school we rich and respectful their culture is and how much visited [Yipirinya, an independent indigenous school in Alice we need to learn about and respect it. Springs] who said that to be able to paint you must first ask I experienced first-hand what problems Aboriginal the Aboriginal elders what you can paint. This respect for the people face, including; health, living conditions and the treatment/view of their culture. All of these things have been brought about by western culture which makes it even more important that we deal with these problems in the way indigenous people need it dealt with. This needs to change; starting in schools with more indigenous culture-centred classes and greater employment of Aboriginal teachers. An example of this need is when Jungula asked the group important dates like 1896, 1853 and 1973 – which are all horrible dates for Aboriginal culture but no one in our group even knew what happened at these times. Students also face issues of interrupted learning, and the impact of drugs and alcohol. Even though the Aboriginal culture faces these hardships, because their Patrick Lickiss, Year 9, came away from the Central culture is so rich they are still happy, Australian Challenge with a new appreciation and the children are still happy, they love to play and understanding of Aboriginal culture. talk and they feed off this happiness their culture creates. We can still help address the issues they face if we continue to learn about and respect their culture and by listening.

(Extracted from article submitted by Patrick to Duncan Warlters, Head of Senior School). 11 ACADEMIC HUTCHINS

At Hutchins, there are so many stories of academic achievement, sharing of knowledge and enthusiastic participation in learning in a wide range of ways …here are just a few.

outstanding contribution Jack Pereira uses his outstanding ICT skills to help students to ICT: and support staff. Jack Pereira Dr Jill Abell Academic Director of Information Services & ICT Excellence: Jack Pereira (10JAB) has given up so much time to assist the staff and encourage other Student International Medals IT Leaders to get involved in ICT in the School. One of his most impressive achievements is the for Hutchins students development of a model of student involvement and Educational Assessment Australia has congratulated leadership in IT which is quite unique to Hutchins, Hutchins students on an outstanding performance and and which can be sustained by responsible medal-winning achievement in the 2012 International students who wish to get involved, or value being in Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS). a useful group. His influence and impact will last a long time. Medals are awarded to students with the top score in Jack spends much of his free time at school testing each subject in each year level. Congratulations to the applications and software on behalf of the Student following students who have won ICAS medals: IT team. He gathers feedback from students with IT problems or issues and feeds it back for solution to Alexander Hall, Year 6: Science the Computer Technicians. When the Computer Technician was on leave, Jack Thomas Dunbabin, Year 7: Writing, Science ran the IT HelpDesk for support of students with wireless connection issues for their own phones or laptops, and the management of repair of Year 9 Robert Jiang, Year 7: Computer Skills laptops and Year 10 netbooks. Jack also makes himself available to teachers Fergus Smith, Year 8: Science in the Departments of Music and Performing Arts, and in the Junior and Middle Schools for Lachlan Paul, Year 9: Science any technical help required with productions and special events. He carries a lot of responsibility Andrew Mackay, Year 10: Writing, Science to deliver the right advice and set-ups at critical times in a performance or presentation. Jack is a student who quietly and humbly uses his skills to Thomas Henning, Year 10: Science assist staff and students, and his work behind-the- scenes helps and enriches other students’ learning Nikolai Sakov, Year 11: Science experiences through ICT. t 12 ACADEMIC HUTCHINS

“Virtual universe” visits Hutchins

View from inside the IGLEw.

Over one thousand students from schools around Hobart visited The Hutchins School in September to experience a virtual “flight through space” using NASA technology. The Australian Academic and Research Network (AARNet) provided the’IGLEw’ (Immersive Global Learning Environment) – an inflatable 3D theatre. The IGLEw experience enables students to explore the known universe via the American Museum of Natural History and NASA’s Digital Universe Atlas. Physicist and Hutchins teacher, Mr James Seddon, says the rise of portable devices and interactive technology has seen a shift in popularity towards Science subjects. “Students – and boys in particular – learn better when they can interact and visualise,” he said. “Boys learn a lot more in Science through hands-on experience; it makes their understanding more concrete.”

Hutchins Teacher James Seddon says the IGLEw gives “Experiences like this bring space ‘down into the classroom’ and help students a more ‘hands-on’ understanding of Physics. to get students interested in Physics.” The Hutchins Challenge Students from schools around Hobart participated in The Hutchins Challenge during the weekend of 13 and 14 October. Staff from the John Bednall Centre devised a range of exciting and engaging workshops in forensics, engineering, cryptology and how the brain works … as well as a murder mystery! Team challenges involved construction, puzzles and a scavenger hunt. The challenges tested the students’ ability to work productively in a team as well as creative and critical thinking.

13 C o -C urricular HUTCHINS Following his passion: Callum takes the next leap by Michelle Weeding - Head of Visual and Performing Arts and Larainne Robertson (Callum’s mother)

“You have to love dancing to stick to it. It gives you nothing back, no manuscripts to store away, no paintings to show on walls and maybe hang in museums, no poems to be printed and sold, nothing but that single fleeting moment when you feel alive.” Merce Cunningham.

Callum Gugger, Year 11, started dancing with Hobart Dance Academy (HDA) when he was eight years old, and very soon realised that this was his passion. With the support of his family and teachers he has not looked back. Since taking up dancing Callum has competed in the Hobart Eisteddfods every year, and has achieved some outstanding results. When he was 13 he decided he wanted to not only be a dancer, but explore choreography as well. He started work on a piece, Callum receives instruction from Li Cunxin in 2011. which he eventually performed in the Australian Choreographic Competition in Geelong the following year. Once he had a taste for choreography there was no stopping him. Eventually, worn down by Callum’s persistence, Ken McSwain (HDA) gave him his first group routine to choreograph, and since then he has both taught and choreographed a number of jazz and neoclassical solos and group routines for HDA students, as well as solos for himself. He has also taught acrobatic classes. Callum was awarded a School of Performing Arts (SPA) Scholarship to attend Hutchins in 2011. He has participated for the school in Jazz , Song and Dance and Solo divisions in the Hobart and Sydney Eisteddfods. During his time at Hutchins Callum met, and had a one-on-one session with Li Cunxin, when he visited as guest speaker at the 2011 Webber Lecture. Callum travelled to Singapore with the Hutchins Dance Troupe to attend the School of the Arts (SOTA). He was inspired by the dancers at SOTA and still keeps in touch with some of the friends he made there. In August this year Callum spent a week in Melbourne auditioning for a place at the National Theatre Ballet School (NTBS). Each year the NTBS takes up to 25 full- time students and this year Callum was selected. In February 2013 he will move to Melbourne to commence a three-year Advanced Diploma of Arts (Classical Dance). We wish Callum all the best as he embarks on his next exciting adventure in achieving his dreams.

14 OLD BO HUTCHINS Y S’ STORIES

Interviews with Old Boys and submissions from some motivated “newer” Old Boys paint a picture of inspirational alumni who have certainly seized life’s opportunities. Chris Chen: apples, department stores, ships… and a sea-change! Christopher (Chris) Chen left Hutchins in 1957. Speaking from his home on Flinders Island, he shares his diverse career and life path with Magenta & Black. A sporting start I was a sporting person at school, and I would like to think the great fortune of rowing at Hutchins was as a result of us winning the Head of the River in 1957. At that time Hutchins had not won the honour since 1937. We won it by two feet and it changed the fortunes of rowing; as a result of that there was a greater interest in rowing. Since that year, the School has dominated the sport. I was also Captain of Athletics, Captain of Rowing and Chris Chen is presented with the Captain of Stephens House. Head of the River trophy in 1957. 15 OLD BO HUTCHINS After school adventures My friend and I, Richard Pringle-Jones (’57), wanted “Mo” funds for to go to England for a year. He left after a year …but I stayed for five years. I actually met my wife Trudy on men’s health: the ship going to England. Hutchins leavers lead the way

Y S’ STORIES When we eventually came back to Hobart, it was a culture shock and we were penniless. I worked in George Friend (’00) the apple shipping department at [shipping company] Back in 2006 Hutchins Old Boy Tommy (Thomas) Windsor Jones & Co. I then went to Strathgordon to the Hydro (‘99) caught wind of the ‘Movember’ cause and came when they were building the dam. Following this we up with the concept of his own team – the ‘MObart MO moved to Melbourne to manage stores for the Target Bros’ – to raise much needed funds and awareness for group, then to Sydney to manage [department store] ‘Movember’, specifically beyondblue and the Prostate Waltons. I completely changed tack again and went on Cancer Research Foundation of Australia. The idea was to run a public company. Following this I worked for to do something to differentiate the MObart MO Bros from a marine engineering company in Sydney involved in other fundraisers by performing physically demanding the supply and installation of ship building equipment. challenges. Originally the team ran in a relay from Ultimately we supplied a range of equipment for Launceston to Hobart each jogging 2 kilometers at a time [Tasmanian shipbuilding company] Incat. It was during for the 200 clicks. this time we were looking for somewhere to take our children for a holiday, and came to Flinders Island. This tradition continued until 2010 when we made a change Some years later we decided that we would retire and each ran the Point to Pinnacle whilst still continuing to here, and we bought the old Wireless Station. support the cause. The vehicle is growing, and for the first time this year Tom successfully negotiated with the Point What did you learn at Hutchins to Pinnacle organisers for Movember to be the official that you have never forgotten? charity of the event. In addition to this we came up with another gruelling I learnt that you should look at yourself before challenge – a 200 kilometer ride from Launceston to you criticise or judge any other person. This relates Hobart – not a relay, but a solo effort for our peloton of to the practise of [inspections such as] sock parades, cyclists hailing from Melbourne, Launceston and Hobart. tie parades, shoe parades etc. that were conducted as you left assembly. I remember thinking how ridiculous The MObart MObros (over half of whom are Old Boys) have it was at the time. But it was only later I realised the slowly been growing in numbers. This year, 50 cyclists underlying lesson; it was about looking at yourself completed the ride, along with 60 runners who made it to and being aware of how you appear and present the top of the mountain; a MOmentus effort! Exciting times before you criticise others. This is a lesson that has lie ahead for our team. If you would like to know more or to held all my life. make a donation to this very worthy cause please visit our website at www.mobartmobros.com. My endearing memory is also of the staff members. Mostly John Kerr, an English and history teacher [also former Deputy Headmaster] and a wonderful man, and the Headmaster during my time, William Mason-Cox.

Chris Chen and his wife Trudy at home on Flinders Island.

16 Damon Thomas: OLD BO HUTCHINS a career characterised by leadership

Damon Thomas left Hutchins in 1967. Now Lord Mayor of Hobart, Damon shares Y S’ STORIES his career journey and passes on some wisdom to our leavers. After completing two degrees at the University of Queensland, I enjoyed a wonderful five year period overseas during which time I worked for an incentive motivation travel company; looking after company executives who won major awards in the most wonderful settings around Europe and America. The experience of looking after people who had succeeded taught me that if you motivate and provide incentives you get results. I then came back to Queensland and worked for the Brisbane City Council in their legal area, and was involved in several big redevelopments. On returning to Hobart I was appointed Crown Solicitor for Damon Thomas (’67), is now Lord Mayor of Hobart. Tasmania. I also held the roles of State Ombudsman, Health Complaints Commissioner and CEO of the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Photo: Hobart City Council. and was involved in setting up the Hobart Chamber of Commerce. I became an Alderman of Hobart, and was recently elected as Lord Mayor. In my career I have learnt to pair my legal qualifications with a good understanding of others. Inspiration from Hutchins At school I was very motivated by then-Deputy Headmaster, ‘Des’ [John] Kerr. A great memory of Hutchins was being in the winning Senior VIII. I certainly used the Alumni Association in Queensland, under people like Ray Vincent, where the Old Boys really connected well. I can also see that the School has come an awful long way and I hear good things about Hutchins’ mentoring programs and I have also heard many great things about the Power of 9 Program. Messages for our Leavers I have learnt that it doesn’t matter what you are in life, you have to be careful how you treat people when you climb up a ladder because you may have to walk down again! Be open to be flexible, be mindful of the contribution of those who have gone before and be ready at an early age to serve. We are desperately short of people who want to serve, because the generation now aged 25-50 have stopped serving. However, when you contribute you will always get it returned to you in spades.

CONGRATULATIONS HENRY WEST (’11)

Henry is the proud recipient of the University of Tasmania’s Dr Scott Macrossan Scholarship for Medicine. We wish Henry all the best with his studies.

The Hobart MO Bros: a Hutchins Old Boy-initiated movement. The “Tour de MO” – raising much-needed funds for men’s health research. 17 OLD BO HUTCHINS Y S’ NEWS

This year’s Anniversary Week Old Boys vs Students Touch Rugby Game saw the Old Boys dominate. The Hutchins School Anniversary On Friday 3 August we celebrated The Hutchins School’s 166th birthday. The Anniversary Service at St. David’s Cathedral and cake-cutting in the Senior School Quad was followed by the Old Boys vs. Students Touch Rugby Game. The Old Boys took out the trophy by 10 tries to 2. However, the Hutchins Students claimed the debate – arguing for the negative on the topic ‘That Sport Has Become Too Professional’ – over the Old Boys by one point. Well done to the Old Boys Rugby Team and commiserations to John Groom (’86), Josh Munnings (’88) and Mathew Torenius (‘96) who put The Max Darcey Room is officially opened by Beth Darcey (wife of Max Darcey) and Headmaster Warwick Dean. up an almighty fight. Max Darcey Honoured Old Boy and highly regarded member of the Hutchins community Mr Max Darcey (’54)(1936-2011) has been honoured with the opening of the ‘Max Darcey Room’. Max matriculated in 1954 with two Higher Passes in Physics and Chemistry and was awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship to attend University. He was awarded the Bishop’s Prize for Captain of the School and won the John Player Memorial Prize for Character, Courage, Leadership, Determination and Example. After leaving school Max became a surveyor and led a very busy lifestyle, involving himself with many community service organisations. His dedication to serving the School was exemplified by his instrumental involvement in the formation Stating his case: Old Boy John Groom (’86) at this year’s Old Boys of The Hutchins Foundation and his ten years of service vs Students Anniversary Debate. on The Hutchins Board of Management, culminating in his 18 Chairmanship from 1977-79. He also served as both long-term Louis Bernacchi remained active in scientific OLD BO HUTCHINS member and Chairman of the Collegiate Board of Management. organisations, most notably the Royal Geographical Society, and wrote a number Max died after a long battle with a rare blood disorder on 17 August 2011. It is fitting that we recognise his legacy to The of books on the Antarctic. Two landmarks in Hutchins School. Vivit Post Funera Virtus. Antarctica are named after him: Bernacchi Head, on Franklin Island and Bernacchi Bay, on the coast of Victoria. In 2002, the-then Premier of

Tasmania, , unveiled sculptures of Louis Y S’ NEWS A new Bernacchi and fellow explorers at . Hutchins Lion The HSOBA (Hutchins School Old Boys’ Association) was The Old Boys’ proud to unveil another Hutchins Lion in August. Lieutenant Commander Louis C D Bernacchi was another distinguished Old Boy with many accomplishments; a physicist, astronomer Lodge: and Antarctic expeditioner. He joined Carstens Borchgrevink’s Southern Cross expedition (1898–1900). The expedition was “Secret history” the first to spend the winter on the Antarctic continent and the of Hutchins first to sledge towards the South Pole. He wrote a book about the expedition – To the south polar regions: expedition of When an Association formed in response to the 1898-1900 – published in 1900. He spirit of devotion is blended with freemasonry, was a physicist on the Discovery the bond is enriched. Founded in the light of that expedition led by Robert Falcon sentiment the Old Boys’ Lodge has achieved great Scott (1901–1904). Following the success over many years. Recently John McPhee trip, he was awarded the Royal (‘47) was installed as Worshipful Master of Geographical Society and King’s Hutchins Old Boys’ Lodge, and next in line is one Antarctic Medal as well as the of our younger Old Boys, Guy Roberts (’04). Légion d’honneur. Freemasonry is one of the world’s largest During World War I, he served organisations. It is an organisation of men who in the Royal Naval Volunteer adopt the fundamental principles of integrity, Reserve, the Admiralty and the goodwill and charity as the foundation for an United States Navy. In 1919, he individual’s life; a not-for-profit organisation received both an Order of the that is heavily involved in supporting charity and British Empire and the United community service, comprised of men of character Hutchins Lion, Lewis and substance of high ideals. Bernacchi in Antarctica. States Navy Cross in Hobart.

A Hutchins Old Boys honour board at the Masonic Lodge in Hobart. The Hutchins Old Boys Lodge has a proud history.

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’02 Leavers Corey Wills, Andrew Eagan, Hugh Griggs and Alex Polegaj.

On a recent visit to the Lodge, the Editor was shown inside the Impressively, the Hutchins Old Boys’ Lodge is the only upstairs meeting rooms. You cannot help but be impressed by remaining school-based Lodge in Tasmania. The Lodge is the ornate furnishings, and an atmosphere thick with history. looking to recruit new members, and would like to extend an Adorning the walls were a number of photos of members invitation to you to experience a taste of Lodge life. of the Hutchins community – some of whom you may never All interested Old Boys and partners are invited to attend the have guessed. They include former and present leaders in Lodge Dinner to be held the Hutchins School Boarding House, our School and wider community and Old Boys who became Burbury House, on 22 January 2013. For more information captains of industry. Who were they? I recommend a visit to please phone the Development Office on 6221 4200 or e-mail the Lodge to find out! [email protected] Further evidence of the Old Boys’ presence can be found downstairs – hanging on an entrance wall is an honour board recognising Old Boy members, and a large sign used for meetings sits in a main hall close by. Old Boys’ Reunion Dinner Some humour from the Lodge: an extract from The History of The Hutchins Old Boys’ Lodge …Many of the brethren recall an amusing episode on the occasion of an Installation. The I.G.[ Inner Guard – person in charge of manning the door] on this occasion was notorious for his habit of mispronouncing words, quite unintentionally. When the Grand Director of Ceremonies was about to be ushered in to announce that the Most Worshipful the Grand Master was awaiting admittance, the I.G in perfect innocence, informed the assembly that the ‘Grand Director of Cemeteries’ sought admittance. The smiles around the Lodge room broadened to laughter when in walked a well-known local funeral director! [extracted from The History of the Hutchins Old Boys’ Lodge no.48, 1926-1961.] Chris Ireland (’72) enjoys the delicious food at The Reunion Dinner at the refurbished Burbury House. 20 OLD BO HUTCHINS Y S’ NEWS

’48 – 57 Leavers.

About 120 Old Boys filled the dining room of the newly A number of Old Boys and partners joined a tour of the School refurbished Burbury House for the annual Old Boys’ before the dinner, and were amazed at the changes that had Reunion Dinner on Saturday 22 September. A great turnout occurred over the past 15 years; not only the visible changes, representing a wide range of leaving groups resulted in a but also the amazing opportunities our current students enjoy. jubilant atmosphere. The 2002 leavers were in great spirits with The key to having a successful dinner is undoubtedly the drive an impressive 32 in attendance. It was also fantastic to see so from key members of each year group in gathering everyone many of our ‘established’ Old Boys in attendance – many of together, and we would like to thank all those involved. whom had not seen each other for over 20 years. Drinks and A special thanks to those who flew in from interstate and conversations flowed well into the night. The ex-boarders were overseas to attend. Please register and update your personal amazed to see the changes to the House and many commented details so we can stay in touch with you, and we encourage on the delicious meal served by our talented residential chef, you to check out our Facebook Page (Find us by searching Adam Aitken – how times have changed since the days of ‘Hutchins School Old Boys’ Association’) for photos. schnitzel and chips!

IVIED TOWER AWARD The Ivied Tower Award recognises an Old Boy who has excelled in his chosen field of endeavour. The Award is presented annually at the Ray Vincent Lunch. This year, the award has been given to Saul Eslake (’74).

Saul was a prize-winning student from the moment he entered Hutchins in 1968, winning numerous Merit Prizes and a Commonwealth Secondary Scholarship (1972). He was active in many co-curricular activities including holding the position of School Magazine Editor in his final year.

Saul is well-known as an economist and economic commentator. After completing Honours in Economics at the University of Tasmania, Saul began his professional career in 1979 at the Ivied Tower Award recipient for 2012: Saul Eslake. Australian Treasury in Canberra, later returning to Tasmania to work for the Advisory Council on Inter-government Relations. Following this, Saul worked as advisor to Jeff Kennett, (before he became Premier of Victoria in 1992), and in a number of roles as Economist and Chief Economist in the banking and funds management sectors.

In 1995 Saul took up the position as Chief Economist of the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ). Since leaving the ANZ in 2009, Saul has worked part-time for the Grattan Institute. He writes regular columns for many major newspapers and holds several high-profile Directorships and Memberships on companies across a broad range of industries. Saul and his wife Linda Arenella have two children, Caroline and Jonathan, adopted from China. We congratulate Saul on winning this year’s Ivied Tower Award. 21 OLD BO HUTCHINS OLD BOYS’ Boarding Life: 2012 a band of brothers It’s been the first year of the newly refurbished Burbury House. FOOTBALL Here Year 10 boarder Will Fisher shares his thoughts on life in the new House with Old Boys and the community. Y S’ NEWS PREMIERS! The finished product of our refurbished Burbury House is nothing short of brilliant. The new House combines the ability to have time Nick Leitch (‘98) - Senior Coach HSOBFC to yourself, while also providing the opportunity to mix as a larger The 2012 season was another successful one group. The new rooms accomodating a maximum of two people allow boarders to relax and have that bit of time everyone needs for the Old Boys Football Club. The Seniors, for themselves, while the common rooms with televisions allow coached by Nick Leitch with the assistance you to have a good time with your mates. Add in the games room of bench coach and club legend Scott Harris for a heated table tennis tournament and there is fun around every (‘87) won the Premiership after finishing the corner! Our modern bathrooms are to such a standard that they home and away season in second position. It wouldn’t look out of place in a quality hotel. But for everything that was a magnificent win against DOSA who had has changed in the Boarding House since the Macquarie Street recruited heavily in the off-season and had days, much has stayed the same. finished on top of the ladder. The side was captained by Matthew Lister (‘04) who won Best Burbury House and its boarders are, and always will be the and Fairest. Other awards were: Runner- Up in backbone of the School. When teachers and day students go the Best and Fairest, Dale Ayres (‘10); Coaches’ home at the bell, the boarders are still here. The Hutchins School Award, Tom Arnol; Most Determined, Scott is alive 24/7 thanks to Burbury House. Boarders are a band of Nichols (‘05); Most Deserving, Matt Wilson (’08) brothers. They share a strong connection that lasts a lifetime; and Lewis Franks (‘08); Best First Year Player, once a boarder, always a boarder. Whether you are a boarder from James McMahon (’10); Arthur Walsh Memorial the days of Macquarie Street, or a boarder coming here today for Trophy, Matthew Wright (’07); Adam Palfreyman the first time, you still share that connection that can’t be taken Award, Ben VanKraanen. away. Being a boarder helps you grow as a person in ways that nothing else can. Values such as respect, resilience, integrity and The Reserves team, coached by Doug Rossiter, independence prosper finished the season in fourth place on the here in Burbury House. ladder after a strong finish to the season but unfortunately were defeated in their first The best part of boarding semi-final by St Virgil’s. Awards were: Best is the friendships that are and Fairest, Richard Hallam (’99) and Michael made and the memories created. The mateship Walsh (‘99); Most Improved, James Watson here in Burbury House is (’08); Coaches Award, Jackson Burns; Most shared throughout; from Determined, Jackson Swain (’07). the youngest boarder to The HSOBFC would like to thank the Pivot Club the Senior boys and the and its members for their continued support Masters. That is what of our club, and The Hutchins School for Burbury House is about. their support in allowing us to utilise the War (Extracted from Will’s Memorial Oval and the School Gym. We would address at the official like to encourage any interested 2012 Leavers Boarding House and their mates to join us for a kick next season! re-opening) Lewis Noye (Year 12) did so this year and is now Will Fisher, Year 10, addresses ex-boarders a Premiership player! and guests at the official re-opening of Burbury House this year.

The Hutchins Old Boys after their Premiership win against DOSA.

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1935 prefects : (L-R back) T Simpson, W Bennett, R Richardson, E Hawson, G Hudson, D McKean (front) E Tudor, D Warner (Senior Prefect), Headmaster J R O Harris, J Shoobridge, E Valentine.

Denis Warner served with the AIF in the Middle East from 1941-43. After being discharged from the Army in Farewell to 1945 he worked as a war correspondent for American Forces in the Central Pacific, as well as in the Philippines renowned war and Japan. During his long and distinguished career he worked for a number of media organisations, including -AAP in Tokyo, the Melbourne Herald and London correspondent Daily Telegraph, Reporter Magazine, Look and Asia Pacific Defence Reporter. He became widely regarded as one of the most experienced and perceptive reporters and Old Boy working in South-East Asia, in 1965 winning a citation from the Overseas Press Club of New York for his incisive WARNER, DENIS ASHTON commentary. Mr Warner was a member of the National Press Club and wrote numerous books. He will long be OBE CMG (1917 – 2012) revered by members of the media and wider community for his outstanding contribution to on-field reporting and meticulously balanced style. Distinguished war correspondent, author and journalist Denis Warner. OBITUARIES We are saddened to report the passing of those Old Boys listed below. Our thoughts and Denis Ashton WARNER (1928, prayers are with their families and friends. no. 2907) passed away recently after a distinguished career Don Stranger 1947 as a war correspondent Timothy Beckett 1997 and author of many books. Denis Warner 1935 Denis entered Hutchins as a Nigel Ruddock 1965 young boarder in 1928 and immediately announced his Kent St Hill 1939 sporting talent by winning the Graham Marshall 1946 U11 athletics championship and setting two new records Dickie Crawford 1934 at the Public Schools’ Sports. He went on to represent John Boyes 1947 the School regularly in athletics, cross country, cricket, Bruce Johnson 1948 football (Best and Fairest, 1934-35) and rowing (First Ted Giblin 1932 IV Head of the River crew, 1934-35), as well as winning prizes for academic studies. In his final year he was Anthony Brodribb 1956 Senior Prefect and Captain of School House, Secretary Ron Milles 1946 of the Literary and Debating Society (named Best Senior Rob Williams 1965 Orator and Best Senior Impromptu Orator) and served Ronald Rattenbury 1954 on the Sports, Library and Magazine Committees (on the latter as Editor). Please note, obituaries are correct to our knowledge at the time of collation for print.

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Roary the Lion entertains crowds at The Hutchins Fair. Dancing and dunking: the 2012 School Fair

The Hutchins Parents’ Association have experienced a appreciated. A special thanks to all parents who gave up their very enjoyable and active few months with a number time to assist with stalls and activities on the day. The fair of very successful events and activities. The highlights was a great success and it was wonderful to see the Hutchins of the Hutchins social calendar remain the School Fair community coming together to enjoy an evening of family fun. and the Hutchins Race Day. A very special thank you to Carol Plunkett, our On Friday 19 October we were blessed with fine Fair Convenor, for all of her hard work and effort in weather, great food and even better company. assisting Mr John Devine and Ms Jenna Vance to ensure The hockey / soccer pitch was covered with rides and a successful event. activities for all ages. The ever popular gee-whizzer, jumping castles and side-show alley were major drawcards. A large and enthusiastic group gathered on the stand adjacent to the Oval to cheer on the participants in the joust and the dunk machine. The largest cheer was saved for Head of Senior School, Mr Duncan Walters, who lasted close to 20 minutes before being dumped into the ice-cold water! There was even a surprise appearance from the Power of 9 boys who formed a ‘flash-mob’ and performed their version of ‘gangnam style’. Of special note was the wonderful dancing of the new Hutchins’ mascot: Roary the Lion. We can’t mention the fair without noting Barrie and his Chocolate Wheel; always a crowd-pleaser! The book stall, treasure chest and cake stall were also favourites. The food went down a treat and special thanks to the Old Boys who manned the bar for us. The Hutchins Parents’ Association would like to Good sport: Head of Senior School Duncan Warlters braves thank all parents for supporting this event. Donations the dunking machine. received from the Early Learning Centre, Junior School, Middle School and Senior School were much

24 ASSOCIATION P iPad ARENTS ’ Parents’ Association Project Funding 2012 The Hutchins As a result of the fundraising efforts of the Hutchins Race Day Parents’ Association was able to provide students with On Sunday 4 November the Hutchins community valuable equipment and opportunities. ears 3-6 made their way to Elwick racecourse for the • iPads @ 5 per year level (20 in total): Y annual Hutchins Race Day. Over 160 attended • ‘Play is the Way’ – Resources for ‘Bounceback’ to enjoy a wonderful day. Although the bookies Program: ELC and Junior School seemed to also have a great day, everyone that • Mobile smart board (x2): Middle School attended left with a smile on the face … even if wallets were little lighter! The day has now • The Hutchins School marquee aculty): Years 4-12 become a permanent fixture on the School • String instruments (Music F Calendar and we look forward to an even bigger aculty) • Vibraphone (Music F and more successful event in 2013. The day • Emergency Communications System (Outdoor Ed) would not have been possible without the efforts of organiser, Greg Plunkett, and our sponsors: • Writing Phones: ELC IRIS Computing, Fairbrother, Andrew Jones • Playground equipment: ELC Travel, Solarhart Southern Tasmania, The Carpet The Association relies heavily on the support of Company, Elite Painters, MJS floorcovering and parents: we would like to take this opportunity to Midford Clothing. thank all parents who have contributed in ‘cash and kind’, resulting in a fantastic fundraising effort for 2012. Something for all ages: budding farmers at the Hutchins Fair.

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2012 Hutchins Staff Showcase Shirley Els - Academic Assistant

The 2012 Staff Showcase saw some excellent examples of art, craft and other expressions demonstrating the hobbies of some of our staff members on display over the period of a week in the Nettlefold Library. Crafts and hobbies included: photography and works of literacy; embroidery and quilting; outdoor activities such as yachting, abseiling and canyoning; doll-making, painting, sketching and martial arts. The Reborn Babies attracted various comments, including: “scary”, “life-like”, “freaky”, and so on. A lot of oohs and aahs were heard at the sketching and painting works as well as the ornamental weapons made by Roy Servant. His home-made buggy was a hit with some of the students! The videos and slide-shows that were on display gave the viewer a very good idea of what activities some staff take part in when they shake off their Hutchins coat. Labels such as ‘adventurous’, ‘daredevils’ and ‘adrenalin-chasers’ may describe the staff who enjoy some of these activities; one is left with the feeling that these participants are living life to the ‘max’ – and enjoying it! On the flipside, some of the more creative and contemplative crafts included: embroidery, writing, mosaic tiling, quilting and doll-making. These may not involve high-level physical activity, but great concentration is still required, with an equally enjoyable result … and there is always something to show for your hard work! Walking through the various displays one cannot help but be impressed with the high standard of talent represented by each exhibit. This showcase was a real eye-opener, and you could not help but look at the Hutchins staff members with renewed interest and respect for what they do …. and achieve! With the standard set so high this year, we eagerly await the next showcase!

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Genuine care: Janet Waters. Robin Short has encouraged hundreds of students to enjoy the magic of music.

many students in so many ways. You have made a career out of solving complex issues, helping the lonely and apprehensive LONG SERVING gain confidence and the naughty mend their ways. Most importantly you did it all with a big smile. STAFF RETIRE Enjoy the next stage of your journey. Barrie Irons - Registrar (former Deputy Headmaster and long-serving Teacher) Robin Short Long-serving staff members Janet Waters and Robin Robin Short retiring!? You must be mistaken! I am afraid it is Short have touched the lives and enriched the minds true, and how richly deserved her retirement will be – though of countless old boys and current students. Imagine her high energy levels continue to be a source of amazement to the stories they could share! Here, Barrie Irons bid us all. them a fond farewell. Robin started out as a classroom teacher in the Junior School, a big change from being Principal at her previous school. Robin’s major focus was the classroom and the essential skills Janet Waters of numeracy and literacy. You could not have asked for a more caring and warm teacher; she loved teaching her “little boys”. Janet Waters (Head of Year 7) has decided it is time to join her husband Stan in retirement. She will be sadly Robin’s real passion was music. This was fully utilised when missed as she has been a stalwart at Hutchins for she became the Junior School Music Teacher fourteen years ago. She firmly believed boys can all sing and that they 25 years. should learn to play strings early on. The music program was Janet is one of those special people who love their revamped to allow this to happen. She devoted many hours – job, has boundless energy and enthusiasm, high often after school – to soirées, productions and eisteddfods. expectations and is hugely respected by students and Countless boys had their first ‘public performance’ after careful staff alike. Perhaps most importantly, however, she preparation by Robin. She had the knack of letting them enjoy cares deeply about her students and their wellbeing. the magic and music of childhood. The grass did not grow under Robin’s feet! I asked a group of Year 10 students about Mrs Waters Junior and ELC Speech Night has become one of our greatest and the part she has played in their education. spectacles, largely because of Robin’s creativity and flair. Comments included: “really good teacher”; Every Early Learning Centre and Junior School boy is involved “compassionate”; “great mentor”; “fantastic at settling in the production. We all love being part of the night. I suspect in new boys and making us work together”; “loved her if there were no strict time limits the show would last several debating and reading”; “always around and willing to hours longer! help”; “she just dropped everything when we had a problem”; “strict when she needed to be”; “she held Robin, we will miss your bustling energy, expertise and us accountable”; “really organised at tennis’”. James T genuine ‘niceness’. Relax a little, slow down a little, reflect a little – you have so much to be proud of as one of our very summed it up by saying: “she was a real mother hen”. special teachers. Janet, you have been such an important part of our School in the way that you have helped and guided so

28 Where are they now: STAFF HUTCHINS a coffee with Chris Rae By Chris Rae

In this popular section, long-serving teacher Chris Rae catches up with past staff members.

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ormer staff member John A nderson ormer staff member L iz M cQuilkin L i z M c Q uilkin S taff M ember : John A nderson S taff M ember :

Teaching at Hutchins: Teaching at Hutchins: English Faculty for 10 years; 1973 - 1999 Acting Head of English, 1995 - 99 Positions held: Positions held: Head of Junior School; Administrative Assistant to In charge of Debating & Public Speaking for 6 years Headmaster What other professional education positions did you hold? What other professional educational positions did you hold? Before working at Hutchins, I taught English at St Michael’s Education Department, New Zealand Collegiate for six years, and was Head of English from 1985 – 88. I was also in charge of Debating and Public Speaking. Geelong Grammar, Victoria (12 years) House affiliation: school House – and I was a Mentor for St Edwards School, Oxford, U.K. (2 years) one term with Stephens House. House affiliation: montgomery in Junior School which was Who were some of your close work colleagues? later absorbed into Thorold. My close work colleagues included: Allan Pride, Amanda Willy (nee-Jackson), Theresa Werner, Andrew Webber, Who were some of your close work colleagues? My close James McLeod, Janet Waters and Ian McQueen. I also work colleagues included: Ian Fraser, Jan Reynolds, Brian worked closely with the Librarians, particularly Dr Jill Abell. Burch, Andrew Legge, Barrie Irons, Stuart Cripps and Janet What memories do you have of education during this Waters. time? The 1990s was a period of great change in secondary What memories do you have of education during this time? education. Tasmania saw the phasing out of HSC and The students were provided with many opportunities in their the implementation of the TCE. At Hutchins we had the choice of subjects and the co-curricular program. Also, the consolidation of a workable and impressive Pastoral Care boys were very respectful. Program. How do you see education today? I am concerned about How do you see education today? I have noticed the increase the ‘dumbing down’ of some courses, particularly in Years in facilities and services available to students and a 11/12. I am also unconvinced of the efficacy of the NAPLAN broadening of the curriculum – better choices to cater for the testing Australia-wide. It seems wasteful and causes undue wider needs, and what best serves the interests of students. stress on younger students. On visits back to the School, what have you noticed? I have On visits back to the School, what have you noticed? noticed changes and additions to buildings, for example, the I have noticed a big improvement in facilities since 2001, for computer labs and library facilities (Junior - Middle & Senior example, the Library and the spaces developed for indoor School) are outstanding. recreation. The School also retains a happy and friendly atmosphere. What of your life in retirement? What of your life in retirement? I have tried to keep mind, Playing lawn bowls at Sandy Bay, keeping in touch with the body and spirit exercised. For the mind: writing (mostly family, mostly at the shack.. poetry), reading widely, studying French and practising French conversation. For the body: walking, cycling and swimming each week. For the spirit: seeing my friends, talking about everything, enjoying Nature. 29 BOARD MEET THE Meet our Board members Our Board members have rich experience across industry, service and community organisations. Here is a snapshot of our current Board. L ance B alcombe C hariman : John G room

Lance BALCOMBE is the Chairman of The Hutchins John Groom graduated from The Hutchins School Board. He assumed the position during 2010 and School in 1986. John is the founder and General has been a member of the Board for seven years. He is Manager of Acrodata, a Tasmanian business also Chairman of the Finance Audit and Risk Committee. offering records and information management solutions to the government, professional Lance holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University services and corporate sectors. John commenced of Tasmania and is a Chartered Accountant. He is the his career practising law prior to embarking on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with having a quest to find a business concept to satisfy his been with the company for 10 years, joining from Incat entrepreneurial instincts. To this end he spent ten where he also served as CFO. years in Melbourne and Sydney honing his skills He sees a key challenge for The Hutchins School Board in senior management roles in two publically as balancing the interests of the School in the short- listed organisations in the records management term while ensuring the School has a sustainable industry. operational and financial footing to ensure it continues to As a business owner, John has enjoyed the thrive in the long term. process of converting an idea into a viable He is married to Alana with three boys, who have all operation and is looking forward to future attended Hutchins. Angus and Hugh still attend the opportunities to commence the process again! School. A keen follower of his sons’ sport and the He is focused on his fiduciary duties as a Director Geelong Cats, Lance also enjoys boating, fishing, cycling and hopes to take on additional independent and spending time at his shack on the East Coast. directorships as he gains experience.

D r M arcus H award Dr Marcus Haward is an Associate Professor in the Antarctic and Ocean Policy Program at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Research at the University of Tasmania. He is a contributed staff member to the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre (ACE CRC). He works on Antarctic governance; climate change and adaptation; marine and coastal zone management and also teaches in public policy and public administration programs. Marcus has been a consultant to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation and a consultant and/or an advisor to a number of Australian Commonwealth and state government agencies. Marcus is a member of the St. Kilda Football Club and is currently President of Triathlon Tasmania. Marcus’ son Charles was School Captain at The Hutchins School in 2011.

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Megan AYLIFFE is now the longest serving member of the Board. She has practised as a Solicitor in Hobart since her admission to the y Supreme Court in 1977. With her husband Bill, she was a Partner in the legal firm of Ayliffe & Ayliffe for 25 years, until 2005. Since then she has practised commercial law in various Chris HOLLOWAY graduated from The Hutchins Hobart legal firms. She is now employed as a Commercial and School in 1974. He completed a BE (Electrical) at Property lawyer at PWB Lawyers. She is also a member of the the University of Tasmania and initially worked Board of St Vincent’s Industries. Megan and Bill have four adult in Melbourne with Kodak, then with GHD as a children and one granddaughter. Their three sons Nicholas consulting engineer. Chris returned to Hobart in (’97), Peter (’01) and Thomas (’04) all attended Hutchins. 1987, through his work with GHD. He moved to JMG Engineers & Planners in 1995, and became

C harles ottier Director in 1999. He has enjoyed multiple roles with the Rotary organisation, as a member of the Sandy Bay club for 19 years, including as Charles Cottier President. Chris is married to Julie and has two graduated from The children, Lauren and Nathan (‘10). Hutchins School in 1983. He holds an Associate

Diploma in Business D Management from RMIT. a v id M orris Positions held include: Manager/Owner Turner State Agencies; Managing Director CS & GJ Cottier; Managing Director lntergrated Security Solutions; Member Australia Security Industry Australia Limited (Tasmanian Delegate); Board Member, Coverall Security Pty Ltd. Being an Old Boy and parent of two current students, Thomas (Year 10) and William (Year 5),Charles understands the beliefs and ideals of the school, and what it is trying to achieve. Charles enjoys boating, fishing on Tasmania’s East Coast and other outdoor activities with family and friends, and snow skiing David Morris was admitted to legal practice in 1984 and during the winter months. joined Simmons Wolfhagen in 1986, becoming a partner in 1988.David is a member of the Legal Practice Section of the Law Council of Australia and Australasian Legal C harles B rothers Charles (“Charlie”) Practice Management Association. He is a past chair of Brothers graduated Tasmanian Young Lawyers, past vice-chair of Australian from The Hutchins School Young Lawyers, past editor of the Australasian Law in 1971. Connections with Management Journal and past committee member of the The Hutchins community General Practice Section of the Law Council of Australia. continued thereafter with As well as his Board position at The Hutchins School, involvement in the Hutchins David also holds Board positions at Oak Tasmania and The Old Boy’s Football Club and Fahan School. various School committees. Charles is currently David’s spare-time interest is offshore yacht racing – he the Director of Opteon has competed in 11 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races and in Tasmania. His son Michael numerous Sydney-Gold Coast and Sydney to Mooloolabah (’02) attended Hutchins. offshore races. David is an Old Boy of the School (’78). 31 Mr B Groom (Benjamin) DONORS HUTCHINS Mr and Mrs J Groom Mr and Mrs S Grueber DONORS Mr R Grueber Mr P Gugger and Ms L Robertson The Hutchins Foundation is the major fundraising arm of the School and Mr and Mrs M Hagan assists the School Board in preserving and developing the educational Mr and Mrs B Hall Mrs R Hall (Ruth) standards and facilities of the School. Through the generous support of Mr and Mrs C Hall Mr and Mrs P Hamilton members of our community, the Foundation has been able to provide library Dr and Mrs A Hardikar and learning resources, scholarships, bursaries, and the maintenance Mr and Mrs N Harding Mr and Mrs M Hargrave and building of a range of other outstanding facilities. These invaluable Mr and Ms W Harkins contributions underpin the School’s goal of providing each student with a world Mr and Mrs M Harley Ms G Harris of opportunities to become his personal best. Mr and Dr P Harris Mr M Harris (Michael) The Foundation would like to acknowledge the contributions of those generous Mr M Harrison Mr N Harrison and members of our community who have supported us both financially and Miss S Gunning through the giving of their time. Dr R Harrup (Rosie) Mrs B Harvey (Barbara) Mr and Mrs H Harvey Mrs M Harvey (Mary) Mr B Hay and Mrs K Bishop Mr and Mrs P Hay Mr and Mrs G Abel Dr M Broadby and Dr R Dobson and Mr and Mrs S Hay Mr and Mrs S Abel Dr P Tucker Ms P Burnett Mr and Mrs D Hayes Dr J Abell and Mr G Abell Mr and Mrs A Brown Mr and Mrs W Dean Mr and Mrs E Hayes- Dr R Abell (Robin) Mr and Mrs J Brown Mr and Mrs J Devine Newington Mr and Mrs S Adermann Mr and Mrs P Browne Mr G Dick (Robert) Mr J He and Ms M Han Mr and Mrs S Ahern Mr and Mrs J Burbury Dr P Dobson (Peter) Mrs J Heath (Judy) Mr P Alcock and Mrs K Dr and Mrs J Burgess Mrs G Don (Gillian) Mr and Mrs N Heath Schaefer-Alcock Mr R Burgess (Russell) Mr D Downie (David) Mrs B Heffernan and Dr A Alexander (Andrew) Mr and Mrs P Burnell Mr and Mrs R Downie Mr S Heffernan Mrs P Alexander and Ms W Burnett Mrs M Duckett (Merle) Mr and Mrs D Henning Mr P Alexander Mr and Mrs R Caccavo Dr D Dunbabin and Dr M Klok Dr A Henskens (Ada) Mr and Mrs A Alforte Mr I Camm (Don) Mr and Mrs D Edwards Mr and Mrs S Hickie Mr R Allen and Mrs C Mr and Mrs D Campbell Mr and Mrs M Eid Mr and Mrs B Hilder Burnett-Cosgrove Mrs R Campbell (Rae) Mr N Ellsmore (Nicholas) Miss C Ho Mr and Mrs B Allender Mr and Mrs S Carrick Mr D Elias (David) Mr and Mrs G Hocking Mrs J Armstrong (Judith) Mr P Capon and Ms J Tierney Mr I Elrick and Ms M Barker Mr M Horsham and Mr and Mrs W Ashlin Dr B Carlington and Dr and Dr D Evans Dr J Sargison Rev and Mrs P Astley-Bogg Ms R Baker Mr J Evans and Ms A Beltz Mrs E Hughes Mrs D Atkinson (Dianne) Rev and Mrs S Carnaby Mr and Mrs N Evans Mr and Mrs M Hull Mrs M Austin (Mary) Mr and Mrs M Casey Mr and Mrs P Evans Dr and Mrs D Humphrey Mr and Mrs S Baddiley Mr and Mrs J Cenin Mr and Mrs S Farid Mr and Mrs A Hunn Mr and Mrs C Badenach Mr and Mrs D Chambers Mr and Mrs S Fergusson Mr R Ikin (Richard) Dr and Mrs P Baggaley Dr I Chambers and Mr and Mrs W Fergusson Mr and Mrs W Inglis Mr and Mrs L Balcombe Dr K Arneman Mr and Mrs A Field Mrs J Hurley (Joan) Ms J Barker and Mr and Mrs G Chan Mr and Mrs A Fisher Dr and Mrs T Jackson Mr P Millhouse Mr T Chandler (Thomas) Mr and Mrs R Fisher Mrs A Jackson-White Mr and Mrs F Barrett Mrs A Charles (Anne) Mr and Mrs P Fitzgerald Mr and Mrs J Jacob Mrs M Bates (Marjorie) Mr and Mrs B Christie Mr W For and Ms Y Tam Mr R Jager and Mr P Bayley and Mr and Mrs C Clark Mr and Mrs P Forbes-Smith Mrs C Trubody-Jager Ms C Johnstone Mr P Clarke and Mr and Mrs S Forbes-Young Mr and Mrs A James Dr and Mrs J Beadle Dr J Vaughan Mr H Foster (Henry) Mr and Mrs D Jarvis Mr D Beattie Mr and Mrs B Cleary Mr D Fraser Mr and Mrs S Jarvis Mr and Mrs P Beattie Mr and Mrs C Cleaver Mr and Mrs K Friberg Mr S Johnson Mr and Ms P Beckett Mr M Clennett (Michael) Mr and Mrs E Gall Mr and Mrs R Johnston Mr and Ms D Berechree Mr and Mrs D Clerk Mr and Mrs R Gardner Mr and Ms G Johnstone Mr and Mrs C Bignell Mr and Mrs S Clutterbuck Mr and Mrs B Garth Mr and Mrs A Jones Mr and Mrs D Bishop Mr and Mrs H Colbert Mr and Mrs J Geary Mr and Mrs B Jones Mr and Mrs L Bishop Mr and Mrs S Conn Mr and Mrs B Gibson Mr D Jones (David) Mr and Mrs C Bligh Dr R Cooper Mr H Gibson (Harvey) Prof and Dr G Jones Dr and Mrs D Boadle Dr S Cooper Dr R Giec Dr and Mrs I Jones Mr and Mrs R Boman Mr and Mrs C Cottier Ms S Gough and Mr S Last Ms N Jones and Mr C Fulton Mrs J Boult (Janet) Mr and Mrs J Cotton Mrs N Graeme-Evans (Nan) Mr and Mrs T Jones Mr and Mrs R Boult Mr A Cousins and Mr and Mrs M Graver Mrs M Jubb (M) Mr and Mrs A Bovill Ms C Toohey Dr C Gray (Robin) Mr A Kains and Dr A Green Mr and Mrs S Bowden Mr and Mrs J Cranwell Mr and Mrs R Gray Mr A Kemp AM FCPA FAI Mr K Bowerman OAM (Kerry) Mr and Mrs C Crawford Mrs M Green (Claire) (Andrew) Mr P Bradley and Ms M Fox Mr R Crawford (Dickie) Mr and Mrs P Green Mr and Mrs B Kemp Mr R Braithwaite Mr and Mrs D Crean Mr and Mrs R Green Mr T Kennedy and Mr and Mrs D Brammall Mr R Crotty (Dick) Ms S Greenaway Ms K Gates Mr and Mrs A Breckenridge Mr and Mrs R Curtis Mr and Mrs R Greenwell Dr and Mrs W Kennedy Mr and Mrs K Briggs Mr and Mrs N Daglas Mr and Mrs S Greenwood Mr and Mrs D Killalea Mr and Mrs W Bristow Mr and Mrs M Denehey Mr and Mrs T Gribble Mrs R Killingbeck (Renie) Mr W Britton and Ms T Haas Mrs A Denholm and Mr and Mrs H Grimsey Mr and Mrs D Kim Mr D Whitwell Mr M Grimsey Mr and Mrs P King 32 Mrs C Kingston Neale Edwards Pty Ltd Mr E Smith Mr D Wake DONORS HUTCHINS Mr and Mrs R Kinne Mr and Mrs A Nesbitt Mr M Smith and Mr R Wallace-Barnett Mr L Ko and Ms Y Li Mr and Ms S Nettlefold Ms F Thompson (Richard) Mr and Mrs G Kokkoris Mr and Mrs S Nettlefold Mr M Smith and Master X Wang Mr and Mrs S Kregor Mr C Noble (Colin) Dr K FitzGerald Dr and Mrs M Warden Mrs S Krueger Mr and Mrs T Noonan Mr and Mrs N Smith Mr and Mrs R Warrington Mr and Mrs P Kuzis Mr and Mrs P Norris Mr V Smith (Valentine) Mr G Watkins and Mr and Mrs B Lakoseljac Mr and Mrs H Nugent Mr W Smith (William) Ms C Bethune Mr and Mrs T Lane Mr and Mrs P Oddie Dr and Mrs S Sonneveld Mr and Mrs M Webb Mr D Lange (Don) Mr and Ms R O’Keefe Mrs D Sookee-Wooley and Mr and Mrs I Welch Mr and Mrs J Langford Mr and Mrs M O’May Mr C Wooley Mr and Mrs C Welling Mr and Mrs J Larkin Ms B Orr Dr M Spearpoint and Mr and Mrs M West Dr J Lavers and Mr P Mead Mr C Oster Mrs K Opray Mr and Mrs J Whelan Mr and Mrs S Law Mr D O’Toole and Mr and Mrs A Spence Mr and Mrs P Wherrett Mr and Mrs K Latimer Dr R Harrup Mr D Stary and Ms J Glover Mr and Mrs A Whitbread Ms H Leach Dr and Mrs P Oxbrough Ms S Stevenson Mrs D White and Mr B White Dr C Lee Mr and Mrs M Pace Mr J St Hill (John) Mr R Whitehead Mr and Mrs J Lennard Mr and Mrs M Paine Mr C St Hill (Kent) Mr R Whitehouse (Robert) Mr F Lijauco and Mr and Mrs I Palmer Mr M Street (Michael) Mrs M Whitelaw (Margaret) Mrs M Reyes-Lijauco Mr and Mrs R Palmer Mr Y Suen and Ms Y Cheng Mr and Mrs G Whitton Dr and Mrs F Lilley Mr and Mrs B Park Mr and Mrs R Symonds Mr W Wiggins and Ms A Mr R Lindsay and Mr and Mrs P Parsons Mr C Tate (Charles) Klasan Mrs I Sukata Mr and Mrs T Parsons Mr C Taylor and Miss S Eady Mr and Mrs S Wilkinson Mr and Mrs D Logan Dr and Dr M Patel Mr and Mrs R Taylor Mr and Mrs J Williams Mr and Mrs N Longman Mrs V Paterson and Mr and Mrs D Thomas Mr and Mrs P Williams Mr and Mrs S Lopa Mr R Paterson Mr and Mrs M Thomas Mr and Mrs T Williams Mr & Mrs R Lorkin Dr and Mrs T Patiniotis Ms F Thompson and Mr and Mrs N Wilson Mrs A Lowe (Anne) Mr A Paul Mr M Smith Mr C Wong and Mr R Lowes and Ms B Watson Mr and Mrs N Peacock Mr and Mrs J Titchen Ms H Chau Mr and Mrs R Lowther Mr and Mrs J Pereira Mr and Mrs P Trambas Mr and Mrs G Wood Mr and Mrs S Lubiana Dr J Peters-Willke and Mr T Trambas Mr and Mrs B Wright Mr and Mrs W Luders Dr G Peters Mrs W Turnbull Mr and Mrs D Wyatt Ms J Lynch Mr and Mrs J Pitt Mr and Mrs R Urquhart Dr and Mrs S Yang Mr and Mrs R Lynch Mr E Pitman (Ted) Mr and Ms F Usoalii Mr G Ye and Mrs S Zhao Mrs J Mackay (Judith) Mr and Mrs G Plunkett Mr B Vickers and Dr and Mrs S Yellapu Mr and Mrs T Macleod Mr and Mrs I Polglase Ms V Patterson Mr and Mrs A Young Mr and Mrs D Macpherson Mr and Mrs J Polglase Mr T Vincent (Tom) Mr G and Dr R Young Dr and Mrs S Macrossan Mr and Mrs G Polley Rev K Viney (Kelvin) Mr I Madden (Ian) Mr and Mrs M Prazak Mr and Mrs T Magnusson Mr G Prescott Mr and Mrs G Manning Mrs S Prosser (Sylvia) Mr and Mrs R Manning Public Trustee Dr N Margvelashvili and Mr and Mrs D Pulver Mrs L Koziy Ms L Punshon Mr and Mrs D Marshall Mr and Mrs J Ramsay Mr and Mrs G Marshall Mr Z Ranogajec To discuss further strengthening your connection Mr T Marshall Mr and Mrs M Rao Mr R Mason and Ms L Adams Mr A Rasmussen with the School, we encourage you to consider Ms M Maughan Dr A Reed and Dr H Fitton Mr S Maughan (Stuart) Mr and Mrs D Reid becoming a Member of the Foundation. Mr and Mrs D Mazengarb Dr and Mrs K Reid Mr and Mrs K McCulloch Mrs S Riley and Mr C Riley For more information please contact the Mr and Mrs Q McCulloch Dr J Rimes and Mr M Rimes Mr J McCullum (John) Mr and Mrs C Robertson Development Office on 6221 4200. Mr and Mrs S McCullum Mr and Mrs C Robottom Mr I McDonald (Ian) Mr and Mrs G Roehrer Mr and Mrs R McFarland Mr and Mrs F Rogers Bequests Mr I McIntosh (Ian) Mr and Mrs J Rooke Mr and Mrs T McIntyre Ms R Rose A bequest is an opportunity for you to make a tangible and Dr and Mrs M McKay Mr and Mrs P Ross Mr and Mrs G McLagan Mr and Mrs D Rossiter lasting gift – one that will make a difference. It is a special Mr L McLaren and Ms M Lyall Mr and Mrs R Round way of saying Thank You to a School which has opened up a Dr and Ms D McLean Mr I Rowntree (Ian) Mr and Mrs M McMann Dr C Roy-Chowdhury and lifetime of opportunities for generations of students. Mr and Mrs P McMillan Mrs A Day Dr and Mrs P McQuillan Mr and Mrs D Russell Your bequest will help to ensure that future generations Mr and Mrs B McTaggart Mr and Mrs P Russell of students continue to enjoy the high standard of facilities Mr D McVilly (Don) Mr and Mrs P Ryan Mr and Mrs K Medwin Mr and Mrs J Sakaliuk which enable the rich Hutchins educational experience. Dr and Mrs I Middleton Dr P Sakov and Dr I Sakova We would like to acknowledge the generosity of the late Mr and Mrs M Millhouse Mr and Mrs P Sander Mr J Millington (John) Mr and Mrs N Saramaskos Rev. Dudley Clarke (former Headmaster and Old Boy) and Mr and Mrs J Mison Dr M Sarma and Dr J Lain the late Mr Phillip Burbury (Old Boy) for kind bequests Mr and Mrs M Mitchell Ms J Schafferius (Jodie) Mr H Moll and Miss B Brigadier D Sharp OBE and recently received. Williams Mrs J Sharp Mr and Mrs T Moore Ms L Shaw and Mr M Young For more information on bequests contact the Mr and Mrs G Morgan Mr P Sheahan and Development Office on 03 6221 4200. Mr and Mrs S Morgan Ms P Nicholls Mrs R Mulcahy and Mrs J Sheen (Jan) Mr S Mulcahy Mr and Mrs M Skalicky Mr and Mrs A Nash Mr and Mrs P Smeele 33 ARCHI V ES NE W S FROM THE Physics and pranks: an ‘Old Girl’ recalls Margaret Mason-Cox - Archivist Recently I had a phone call from an ex-Collegiate student, asking about whether Hutchins had celebrated the position of Dux of the School in the 1950s and, if so, who the awardees were. This lady was enquiring on behalf of an old Hutchins boys at Hobart docks, 1949 – donated by D Lange. school friend of hers, one Judith Davies, who topped her Mathematics class and was awarded an Honour Prize in 1957 – not long before girls were no longer accepted at Hutchins (only to DONATIONS be allowed admission again in the 1970s). I was able to report that for several years during the Book: Towards Forgiveness: Sino-Tasmanian Stories from 1940s and 50s there was no award given for Two Islands by J Biggs – donated by Prof J B Biggs (1940, no. Dux of School, owing to the perceived difficulty 3523), 31 May 2012. of selecting one winner from the very different Framed memorabilia: football pennant 1948, photos of W Science and Literary streams. For several other L Fysh and HSOBA football team, 1947 – donated by Peter years during the decades in question, two Duces Fysh, 1 June 2012. were selected – one from either stream. Prize books (12) awarded to C I Wood (1935, no. 3317); Soon afterwards I spoke personally to Judith School magazines: 1946-47; books (2) – donated by daughter (Davies) McKernan, who had clear memories of Rose Seddon, 21 June 2012. her time at Hutchins – including the wonderfully Film screen, portable – donated by Trevor Young, stimulating and inventive teaching skills of 22 June 2012. Physics Master, Vern Osborn. Judith recalled Slides (2) of Ronan Charles, 1980 – donated by grandmother a typical schoolboy prank, when her beret was Mrs Claire Chalmers, 29 June 2012. hung from the light and her sports equipment Photograph, laminated prints – donated by Don Lange (1944, and bag hung out of the classroom window on no. 3748), July 2012. the end of her hockey stick. Of her present Maths studies she had this to say: Grand Lodge certificate (2, one framed), belonged to Alan Bidencope (1919, no. 2354); Grand Lodge honour scroll, You may wonder why I’ve been a post-grad belonged to J Z Bidencope (1913, no. 2007; 1917, no. 2241) student since 1998 – I was working (contracting) – donated by Mrs K Levis, per J F Millington, 2 July 2012. in IT and the company I had been attached to for Photographs (2): TUBC senior IV, 1979, 1980; photographic over 20 years was sold to the Americans who print: St Virgil’s College IV, 1994 – donated by Lance Morrisby wanted to expand the IT area, brought in some for J ‘Arab’ Turner, 5 July 2012. nice young gurus who decided that my grey hair = TOO OLD and OUT-OF-DATE!! I then went to School diaries (3), 1942-44, belonged to J M Terry (1938, no. Sydney Uni and completed a Master of Arts – 3434) – donated by daughter Jill Appleyard, 20 July 2012. course work only – in Pure Maths. Then I ended Document, Tas Naval and Military Lodge No 43 TC excursion up doing a Graduate Diploma in Science at UNE to Queenstown; Lodge jewels (2) presented to R S Waring [the University of New England] and [I am] now (1934, 1938-39) – donated by K W H Wood (1942, no. 3640), 31 completing a Master of Scientific Studies at the July 2012. same University – all in Pure Maths. I must be Scrapbook, belonged to A D Goodfellow (1913, no. 1972) a sucker for punishment! But it has been very – donated by M Clennett on behalf of daughter-in-law rewarding all the same. and widow of A C Goodfellow (1946, no. 3873), Mrs Betty Although Judith Davies was never officially Goodfellow, 31 July 2012. recognised as Dux of School, Hutchins is proud Newsletter (Tasmanian Anglican), June 2012 – donated by R to recognise her as an ‘Old Boy’. Morton, August 2012. Assorted documents, files, belonged to Max Darcey (1948, no. 4032) – donated by Mrs Beth Darcey, 1 August 2012.

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Book prize awarded to J A Crombie, 1848 – donated by the Terry family.

Films (2) – donated by Robert Dick, 7 August 2012. Books (2), belonged to J R Buckland – donated by Linc Tasmania per Ian Morrison, 8 August 2012. Print of Hutchins School Hobart – donated by Noel Talbot, 10 August 2012. Prize books (3) awarded to J A Crombie, 1848, H L Garrett, 1859 and W C Blyth, 1847 – donated by the Terry family (per Robin Terry), 14 August 2012. Blazer, cup (Golding Cup replica, awarded to C I Wood, 1960) belonged to Crom Wood – donated by daughter Rose Seddon, 15 August 2012. Books (2), belonged to J R Buckland – donated by Linc P Fysh with donated memorabilia, June 2012. Tasmania, per Ian Morrison, September 2012. School magazines; speech night programmes (5); JS Journals; leavers’ jumper, 1990; Collegiate sports jumper, belonged to Mark Knoop – donated by his mother Margaret Knoop, 5 September 2012. CALLING ALL Photograph, HSOBL – donated by Cynthia Bidencope (per HUTCHINS RETURNED Barrie Irons), 5 September 2012. School magazines; HSOBFC booklet; letter – donated by SERVICEMEN! Andrew Wise (1956, no. 4624), 8 September 2012. Many thanks to all those who responded to the call for Book prize awarded to R F Walch (1929, no. 3028), 1934 help with updating our war service records. For anyone – donated by Todd Blackhall, 20 September 2012. who missed it the first time, we would be grateful for Cap (Athletics 1993) – donated by Peter Symons, 25 the following information from returned servicemen: September 2012. full name, years attended Hutchins, dates of service, Inter-House Competitions card, 1919 – donated by Scott theatre of war and contact details. Limb (1951, no. 4223), 1 October 2012. Choir shirts (4) and choir cap from Choir Tour 1998, rugby jumper, belonged to Piers Symons (‘03, no. 8981) – With grateful thanks to all our donors, donated by Peter Symons, 2 October 2012. volunteers and other helpers. Football, autographed by coach and members of AFL Margaret Mason-Cox-ARCHIVIST premiership team 2012, Geelong – donated by A Bews, per Phone: 03 6221 4312; Headmaster W Dean, 9 October 2012. email: [email protected] 35 2013 CALENDAR EVENTS

Term 1

HUTCHINS OLD BOYS LODGE COMMENCEMENT DINNER eacher John Anderson reading Tuesday 22 January 1988: Hutchins T to Junior School students in the Stephens Library. New Student Orientation Day Friday 1 February Term 1 Commences Senior School Induction of Captains Monday 4 February New Parents’ Dinner Friday 15 February Middle School Grandparents’ Day Senior School Grandparents’ Day Thursday 28 February Early Learning Centre Grandparents’ Day 2012: Hutchins T Junior School studentseacher inKate the Vivarelli classroom reads to Friday 1 March . Hutchins School Open Day Sunday 17 March Hutchins School Fair Cover photo Retiring music Teacher Robin Short with Kindergarten Friday 22 March student Archie Robinson. Public Holiday – Easter Break Editing & Production: Friday 29 March –Tuesday 2 April Sarah Caddick: [email protected] The Hutchins School Development Office. Term 1 Concludes LAYOUT/DESIGN: Friday 19 April Bettina Bomford: [email protected] www.resin8design.com SPECIAL THANKS TO: Barrie Irons: for providing so many of our best photos. Reminder – Communiqué Shirley Els: Proofreading assistance. All thoses students, staff and Old Boys who Communiqué is a fortnightly email newsletter from the have shared their stories. School. If you would like to have it emailed to you or need to update your details so that you can continue to receive THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL it, please contact Rachel Lucas on: 6221 4311 or email TELEPHONE: 03 6221 4200 [email protected] FAX: 03 6225 4018 EMAIL: [email protected] The newsletter can also be accessed via the School WEBSITE: www.hutchins.tas.edu.au website www.hutchins.tas.edu.au 71 Nelson Rd Sandy Bay Tasmania 7005 AUSTRALIA